Edelschrott: population and statistics
Edelschrott has a population of 1,620 (2026) across 87.8 km², or 18.5 people per km². It ranks 1,198 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,620 residents
- 87.8 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 788 m
Edelschrott in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Edelschrott ranks No. 208 by population.
Share of people under 15: 10.8% in Edelschrott, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 131.3 in Edelschrott, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,290 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Martin am Wöllmißberg, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maria Lankowitz (2,697 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,696 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Edelschrott over time
Edelschrott had 1,767 residents in 2016 and 1,620 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,680 |
| 2022 | 1,659 |
| 2023 | 1,634 |
| 2024 | 1,632 |
| 2025 | 1,640 |
| 2026 | 1,620 |
All indicators for Edelschrott
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Edelschrott | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,902 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 74 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 80 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Edelschrott | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 714 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,131 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Edelschrott | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 204 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 771 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 215 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 162 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,181 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 922 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 164 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,831 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 961 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,323 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Edelschrott | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 430 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,285 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Edelschrott | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Edelschrott | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 470 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,205 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Edelschrott | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,425 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Edelschrott
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services14.4% ×1.9
- Health and social work13.1% ×1.3
- Construction11.2% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.4% ×1.6
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Edelschrott
Where is Edelschrott?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edelschrott?
Edelschrott has 1,620 residents (2026), ranking 1,198 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Edelschrott?
Edelschrott covers 87.8 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Edelschrott growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Edelschrott went from 1,767 to 1,620, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Edelschrott?
Edelschrott is in Styria. It belongs to Voitsberg (district). Latitude 47.024, longitude 15.053.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Edelschrott?
In Edelschrott, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 1,902 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Edelschrott?
In Edelschrott, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 131.3 (2024), ranking 146 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Edelschrott?
In Edelschrott, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Edelschrott?
The nearest to Edelschrott are Sankt Martin am Wöllmißberg (4.3 km), Maria Lankowitz (4.5 km), Köflach (5.2 km), Rosental an der Kainach (5.6 km), Hirschegg-Pack (7.2 km).